Pedestrian Killed by Van in Howell TownshipPedestrian Killed by Van in Howell Township

2/10/14 - A Washtenaw County man is dead after being hit by a van over the weekend in Howell Township. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department says they dispatched deputies about 1:15 Saturday morning to Burkhart Road, South of West Grand River, for a vehicle versus pedestrian fatal accident. A preliminary investigation indicates that a 2003 Buick Rendezvous van operated by 27-year-old Christopher Juarez of Howell was southbound on Burkhart Road, when he struck 28-year- old Hugh Miller, of Saline, who was walking in the roadway. Miller was fatally injured during the crash and pronounced dead at the scene. Juarez was uninjured. Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors involving the driver of the vehicle. Blood tests will determine if alcohol and/or drugs were present in Miller. Toxicology reports will be available within 6 to 8 weeks. Deputies from the Livingston County Sheriffs’ Department were assisted on scene by personnel from Livingston County EMS. Burkhart Road was closed for approximately 3 ½ hours while they investigated the accident, which remains under investigation by the department’s Traffic Safety Bureau. (JK)